Patients turned away from NI hospital + Five citizens in their late 90s recall life in the newly-formed NI

Oct 27, 2020

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	Stormont working to recover windmill cash

	A Stormont department is working to recover emergency coronavirus funding sent to ineligible businesses.

Patients turned away as NI hospital runs out of beds 

A Northern Ireland hospital was pushed “beyond capacity” yesterday with dozens of patients refused admission until beds could be freed.

Forensic science advances could help identify killers of RUC officers

Advances in forensic science could help identify those responsible for the murder three RUC officers near Lurgan in 1982, detectives believe.

Ex-top RUC man: Will Labour back public inquiries for other families – not just the Finucanes?

A former top detective has said he hopes the Labour Party will show the same kind of backing to families of murdered policemen that it has shown to the family of Pat Finucane.

Five citizens in their late 90s recall life in the newly-formed NI – but two did not survive to see tonight’s broadcast

The tough times endured by the first generation to grow up in the newly formed Northern Ireland have been explored in a centenary-themed BBC show.

Paramedic Tanya Hazley’s family raise £10k for Air Ambulance in her memory

The family of a Portadown paramedic, who died of cancer in June, has raised £10k for the Air Ambulance NI in her memory.

Aaron gets the Tricked Out Tractor treatment

A Markethill man is to feature on a new TV series featuring a group of experts who restore and custom build tractors.

Top tips for Halloween décor that’s sustainable and nature-friendly

The National Trust is urging people to seek inspiration from nature for displays and get creative in their pumpkin carving to bring others joy this Halloween.

Cider maker Greg’s can-do approach to the virus challenge to business

Armagh cider maker Greg Mac Neice has addressed the business challenges of Covid-19 by investing in Mac Ivors Cider, his family business in Portadown, in the development and launch of an innovative product new to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Liverpool’s Rachel Furness ready for Northern Ireland test against Belarus

As Northern Ireland prepare to face Belarus tonight in the Women’s European Championship 2022 qualifier, we speak to Rachel Furness about her journey to date and future hopes:

Flashback: Steve Borthwick apppointed England captain on this day in 2008

Steve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward.

Sean Reidy delighted with Ulster’s turnaround in form

Ulster have scored 14 tries in their opening three Pro14 games which has yielded two bonus points with Dan McFarland’s side dropping only one point out of a possible 15.

Portadown’s Christmas survival fears ahead of another ‘heartbreaking’ fight to save club

Portadown chairman Ronnie Stinson has spent the past three years helping to rebuild his hometown club but fears financial ruin within months without NI Executive help.

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